Finding the Third Proportional to 38,282,988 and 58,843,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,282,988 and 58,843,704 is: 90,447,002.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,282,988 : 58,843,704 = 58,843,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,282,988/58,843,704 = 58,843,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,282,988x = 58,843,704 × 58,843,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,282,988x = 3,462,581,500,439,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,462,581,500,439,616/38,282,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90,447,002.22
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